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Dieffenbachia seguine (Jacq.) Schott

Family Name: Araceae
Synonyms: Dieffenbachia seguine (Jacq.) Schott var. seguine

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)
Plant Growth Form Shrub
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Biogeography

Native Habitat Terrestrial
Local Conservation Status Non-native (Spontaneous (Casual))

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Fast to Moderate

Others

Master ID 29618
Species ID 3927
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Species record last updated on: 19 July 2023.
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